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From Maui Now:
American Savings Bank and its teammates have contributed more than $135,000 and 600 Seeds of Service volunteer hours to aid those impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires.
In addition to collecting donations at its branches for the “Aloha for Maui” initiative, the bank collaborated with the Guy Fieri Foundation, Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association and Fiserv to distribute nearly $900,000 in prepaid debit cards to support Lahaina restaurant workers affected by the wildfires.
Despite another challenging year for the banking industry, American Savings Bank exceeded its 2023 annual charitable giving goals, driven partly by added support for those affected by the Maui wildfires.
With charitable contributions surpassing $1.84 million, a 23% increase from the previous year, 2023 marks the highest annual donation in the company’s history. The bank supported 280 organizations across Hawaiʻi and contributed more than 15,000 volunteer hours, an increase of nearly 2,000 hours compared to the prior year.
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